The 2010 Georgia Gubernatorial Race

In Georgia we have less before the 2010 primary elections for governor. There is a long list of candidates that consists of: 7 republicans, 5 democrats, and 1 libertarian. So far the race has been fairly clean. There has been no smear campaigning from any of the candidates. When every thing is said and done who will be Georgia's next governor?

Voting for the 2010 primary for the governor's race will take place on July 20, 2010. There are a total of 13 candidates vying for the position of governor for the state of Georgia. There are some familiar names in this race such as; former Governor Roy Barnes, Georgia insurance commissioner John Oxendine, and Georgia attorney general Thurbert Baker. Although it seems like most of the candidates are echoing the same sentiments concerning pertinent issues facing Georgia residents, yet there is one candidate who stands out. The candidates name is General David Poythress. He has served as commissioner of labor, secretary of state, and commanding general of the Georgia National guard. He has a proven track record of defined leadership. Unlike the other candidates seeking Georgia's highest office he seems to be sincere about major issues concerning the welfare of the state. There is another candidate in particular that I will not mention by name but only by innuendo that is promising to give teachers raises. In my opinion this is just a blatant attempt to secure their votes. Both teachers and state workers in Georgia have already endured costly furloughs implemented by the current governor. Education in Georgia has become corrupted as a result of the grueling demands of AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress). General Poythress realizing the importance of education has made it a part of his agenda to end AYP.

According to the Georgia department of labor the state's current unemployment rate is a little over ten percent. General Poythress is currently the only gubernatorial candidate for Georgia if elected has vowed to refuse the governor's salary until Georgia's unemployment rate falls under 7 percent. The state of Georgia needs this type of commitment. Our next governor needs to be honest and accessible. He must be able to demonstrate democratic leadership ability. I strongly believe that General David Poythress possesses the necessary attributes to be the next governor of Georgia.